Our mission is to enhance the quality and scope of educational opportunities
for all students of Whitefish Public Schools.
Current WEF News!
Whitefish Education Foundation Scholarship Committee Launches Scholarship Mentor Program Whitefish High School and Whitefish Independent High School Students
The Whitefish Education Foundation (WEF) Scholarship Committee has launched a volunteer Scholarship Mentor pilot program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Under the supervision of the Whitefish High School Counselors, volunteer mentors are available to assist Whitefish High School and Whitefish Independent High School students in navigating the scholarship search and application process.
In addition to the financial aid packages of grants and loans supported by government and higher education institutions, there are many groups and individuals that want to help students reduce the cost of meeting their educational goals. Scholarships are offered by corporations, associations, organizations, local businesses, and individuals to help make post-secondary education affordable.
Did you know that the Whitefish Schools Rock Party serves as a fundraiser for Professional Development and Student Extended Learning Opportunities in the Whitefish School District?
Here are the projects that the Whitefish Education Foundation has been able to fund with your support!
$6,262,929 was raised in this year's Great Fish Community Challenge, benefitting 77 local nonprofit organizations
The Whitefish Education Foundation received a total of $69,975 with the match.
The match this year was $12,400!!
Muldown Book Fair
The Whitefish Education Foundation and the Family Involvement Team (F.I.T.) are excited to bring the Scholastic Book Fair to Muldown Elementary!
November 7 - 10 📚
Big Sky Literacy Summit
On August 21st-23rd, ten Whitefish School District teachers attended the Big Sky Literacy Summit in Big Sky, MT. While there, they listened to keynote addresses from experts, attended sessions based on research and evidence-based practices, met authors, and connected with colleagues from different states and countries. It was a fantastic professional development opportunity, and we are grateful to the Whitefish Education Foundation for sending staff to such a worthwhile event!
- Lisa Bloom - WSD Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Professional Development-
Summary of Teacher Wish List Spring 2024
Every year WEF participates in the Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Challenge. Money raised from this challenge is used to fund Teacher Wish List items; teachers requested items they feel would enhance the educational experience of Whitefish Students.
This school year, we funded $35,100 in Wish List grants:$8,900 to Muldown, $12,400 to Whitefish Middle School, $5,600 to Whitefish High School, $4,700 to both WMS and WHS, and $3,500 to all three schools.
Here is a summary of our 2022-2023 Writing Coaching year at Whitefish School District.
Jeanne Wdowin has once again led an amazingly dedicated group of volunteers to serve Whitefish students.
OUR GENEROUS COMMUNITY SHINES ONCE AGAIN!
Muldown parents recently raised money to purchase Target gift cards to show appreciation to our crossing guards for keeping the children safe as they walk to school.
Thank you, parents and crossing guards, for being a part of our wonderful public school community!
VALENTINE'S DAY COLORING CONTEST
Muldown raised $350 for WEF with the Valentine's Day coloring contest. Each grade level had a winner who received an Imagination Station gift card. Pictured are two of our coloring winners!
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NORDIC SKIING WITH WHITEFISH STUDENTS
WEF helped Whitefish Independent High School students acquire ski gear so they could help Muldown Students Nordic Ski during their PE classes.
Whitefish Education Foundation Numbers
Grants Awarded
In classroom and faculty collaborative grants awarded in the last two school years.
Student Writers
In the past few years of writing coaching, we have reached over 1,000 students. 23 class periods scheduled coached; ranged from 40 mins to 1.75 hrs.
Volunteers
Our parent, family, business, and community volunteers are active partners within our public schools. Volunteers offer both time and support for teachers, students and staff
Scholarships Awarded
WEF has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships since 2009, helping local students pursue higher education.
Great Fish Community Challenge
Thank you to our generous donors who supported our Whitefish Public Schools during the Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Challenge
WHAT WE DO
We raise, manage, and disburse funds as well as organize volunteer support to help educators and staff provide quality education for the students of the Whitefish School District.
Provide Scholarships
We are honored to give several special scholarship awards to Whitefish students through the generous support of our financial sponsors.
Support Innovative Learning
Our special curriculum-supported projects enhance the educational opportunities for Whitefish students.
Connect Alumni
Stay connected to your Bulldog family by supporting the Alumni Association with Bulldog merchandise and reunions.
Organize Family Involvement
Family Involvement Teams bring families and the community together with fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
WHO WE SUPPORT
All Whitefish Students! 💚
GO BULLDOGS!
WEF supports all Whitefish elementary, middle, and high school students in the Whitefish School District by sponsoring Kids-In-Need, Field Trip Assistance, Activity Fees, Student Internships, Financial Scholarships, Mental Health support, and more!
Whitefish Teachers & Staff 💚
WEF loves our Whitefish Teachers and Staff!
We are proud to support their efforts by offering Teacher Classroom Grants & Wish Lists, Innovative Learning Programs such as Writing Coaches and Math Mentors and to provide additional resources that come up as needed for the school year.
Our Family Involvement Team (F.I.T.) sponsors several parent/teacher conferences throughout the year, organizes parent and community volunteers in the classroom, and runs various fundraising events that directly meet current classroom needs.
Whitefish Community 
We live in an amazing and generous community that supports our public schools. Working together, Community Involvement is an essential part of Whitefish Schools' success.
Schools play an integral role in every community.
Community involvement in schools can help increase access to learning opportunities, boost student retention, promote optimism among teachers, and improve attendance rates of children at school.
WEF offers community opportunities for student coaching, math mentorship, classroom volunteers, work internships, alumni involvement, and more!
Our Community Partners In Education
Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Challenge
We're Committed To Supporting Whitefish Public Schools
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